Obituary of John D. Yowell

Graveside services for John D. Yowell, 71, Troup, will be 10:00 am, Saturday, May 17, 2014, at Ebenezer Cemetery, with Reverend Dr. Ron Klingsick officiating, under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Mr. Yowell died Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born December 1, 1942, in Vivian, Louisiana, to the late John D. Reep and Syble Metts. Mr. Yowell was volunteer fireman for many years at the Arp Fire Department he served in the US Army obtaining the rank of E-4, and retired as a pumper for the Fina Oil Company after 21 years of service. John has been a resident of Arp since 1944 and graduated from Arp High School. John leaves his wife of 20, years Brenda Davis Yowell, of Troup, sons, Brandon Yowell and wife Becky of Van and Danny Rosenberg and wife Brandi, Prosperity, SC; 5 grandchildren; brothers, Leonard C. Yowell and wife Joyce of Troup, Don Reep and wife Leala, of Arp, Dale Reep, of Somerville; sisters, Martha Yowell, of Tyler and Pam Paul and husband Jerry, of Maude. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Friday, May 16, 2014. Pallbearers will be Arp Firemen. Donations may be made to the Arp Fire Department, P.O. Box 42, Arp Texas, 75750.